BS in Information Technology


Specialize in Information Technology

*PENDING APPROVAL TO START FALL 2024*

Gain skills to effectively lead and manage current and emerging trends in the rapidly advancing IT field.

This specialization targets the soft-skills/management classes specifically to the management of IT projects and departments. Our graduates can make appropriate recommendations for hardware and software, communicate technical information clearly to a variety of audiences, effectively lead teams, and stay current with emerging trends in a rapidly advancing technological environment. A computer-related associate degree is required for admission to this specialization.

$100,530
Medium annual wage for IT/Computer occupations nationally.* Last updated May 2022

12%
Expected growth in job openings from 2019-2029 nationally.* The average growth for any given industry is 5%

$28.68
Mean national hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialist* Last updated May 2022

For more employment information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The above information was also sourced from the BLS. 

Bachelor's of Science in IT Management Specializing in Information Technology

CWU general education and degree requirements must be satisfied.

Program Availability

2024-2025 Catalog Requirements:

  • ADMG 285: Sustainable Decision Making - 5 credits
  • ADMG 302: Financial Analysis for IT Managers - 4 credits
  • ADMG 371: IT Administrative Management - 4 credits
  • ADMG 372: Leadership & Supervision - 4 credits
  • ADMG 374: Project Management - 5 credits
  • ADMG 385: IT Tools for Professional Communication - 4 credits
  • IT 165: Seeing Through the Data - 4 credits
  • IT 202: Change Ready: Tech Skills for Leaders - 4 credits
  • IT 228: Intro to IT – 4 credits
  • IT 238: Intro to Cyberwarfare - 4 credits
  • IT 248: Digital Systems Fundamentals - 4 credits
  • IT 260: Integrated Computer Applications - 4 credits
  • IT 301: IT Security, Privacy, & Ethics - 4 credits
  • IT 468: Projects in Database - 4 credits
  • RMT 340: Influencing Customer Decisions - 4 credits
  • RMT 366: Customer Relationship Management - 4 credits
  • RMT 379: IT Management Career Planning - 1 credit
  • ADMG/IT 490: Cooperative Education (Internship) – 8 credits

Total Core Credits: 83

Plus the following Information Technology classes:
  • ADMG 445: Applied IT Sustainabilty - 4 credits
  • IT 351: Computer Networks - 4 credits
  • IT 378: IT Service Management - 4 credits
  • IT 388: Cloud Fundametnals for IT Managers – 4 credits
  • IT 461: Systems Analysis – 4 credits
  • IT 486: Critical Issues in IT - 4 credits

Total Specialization Credits: 24

 

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